Ships' Boats: Their Qualities, Construction, Equipment And Launching Appliances (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432524784)

Ships' Boats: Their Qualities, Construction, Equipment And Launching Appliances is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, and operation of boats used on ships. Written by Ernest Blocksidge, a naval architect and marine engineer, the book covers a wide range of topics related to ship's boats, including their purpose, types, and characteristics, as well as their construction, equipment, and launching appliances.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of ships' boats. The first section provides an overview of the different types of boats used on ships, including lifeboats, rescue boats, and workboats. It also discusses the qualities that make a good ship's boat, such as stability, seaworthiness, and maneuverability.The second section of the book covers the construction of ships' boats, including the materials and methods used to build them. It also discusses the various components of a boat, such as the hull, deck, and superstructure, and how they are assembled.The third section of the book deals with the equipment used on ships' boats, including engines, steering systems, and safety equipment. It also discusses the different types of equipment used for specific tasks, such as firefighting or rescue operations.The final section of the book focuses on the launching and recovery of ships' boats. It discusses the various types of launching appliances, such as davits and cranes, and how they are used to launch and recover boats safely.Overall, Ships' Boats: Their Qualities, Construction, Equipment And Launching Appliances is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or operation of ships' boats. It provides a wealth of information on the subject, presented in a clear and concise manner by an experienced expert in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ernest Blocksidge
ISBN-10: 143252478X
ISBN-13: 9781432524784
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 586
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.30d